HOSPICE OF LOUISIANA
NPI 1487693149
Hospice Care, Community Based in Shreveport, LA

NPI Status: Active since June 06, 2006

Contact Information

3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR
SUITE 3
SHREVEPORT, LA
ZIP 71103
Phone: (318) 212-4697
Fax: (318) 212-8377

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  • Organization
  • Hospice Care, Community Based
  • Accepts Insurance

About HOSPICE OF LOUISIANA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Hospice Of Louisiana, a provider established in Shreveport, Louisiana operating as a Hospice Care, Community Based. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487693149 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251G00000X with license number 17 (LA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Hospice Of Louisiana. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Robert D Huie (Executive Vice President)

NPI
1487693149
Provider Legal Name
WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Other Organization Name
HOSPICE OF LOUISIANA
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR SUITE 3 SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Location Phone
(318) 212-4697
Location Fax
(318) 212-8377
Mailing Address
3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR SUITE 3 SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Mailing Phone
(318) 212-4697
Mailing Fax
(318) 212-8377
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-06-2006
Last Update Date
07-25-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Hospice Care, Community Based

Taxonomy Code
251G00000X
Type
Agencies
License No.
17
License State
LA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
  • Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. ROBERT D HUIE

Authorized Official Title
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(318) 212-4448

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1580104MEDICAID (05)LA 
191517MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LA 
33720OTHER (01)LABLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1487693149, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 71

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1487693149.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Surgery
3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, SUITE 6
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Specialist
3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, SUITE 7B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Home Health
3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, SUITE 4
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Surgery
3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR, SUITE 6
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487693149, enumerated as an "organization" on June 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 3300 ALBERT L BICKNELL DR SUITE 3 SHREVEPORT, LA 71103 and the phone number is (318) 212-4697.

Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.